The article discusses the challenges faced by the New York Islanders during their inaugural 1972 season, particularly focusing on Arnie Brown, a former Ranger turned Islander. Despite Bill Torrey's hopes for Brown to be a veteran leader, Brown's tenure was fraught with discontent, paving the way for his eventual trade that serendipitously brought two legends to the Islanders. Author Greg Prato elaborates on this narrative through his books that delve into the humor and struggles of that early season while highlighting other notable figures and amusing anecdotes from the time.
The original Islanders were worse than bad. They were, at the time, the least successful team in NHL history.
Brown's eventual trade months later led to the acquisition of not one but two Islanders legends - one four decades later.
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